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Allegiant Air wants to launch at Lunken Nov. 29, city says Low-cost airline Allegiant Air wants to launch flights at Lunken Airport by the end of November, according to a document obtained by The Enquirer. The Las Vegas-based vacation airline – which has targeted Cincinnati as part of big expansion plans in the Midwest and East Coast this year – hopes to launch service by Nov. 29, Lunken Airport Manager Fred Anderton told Federal Aviation Administration officials in a meeting Sept. 12. The meeting was to initially discuss a federally mandated environmental assessment, necessary for commercial flights to launch at Cincinnati-owned Lunken Airport. Allegiant Air was not represented in the meeting, according to the meeting minutes. Cont

Survey is still open: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/8JKWCG3

Metro streetcar manager receives “Mass Transit’’ magazine award Paul Grether, Metro’s Rail Services Manager, was named to Mass Transit Magazine’s 40 Under 40 list, honoring professionals who have made significant contributions to the public transit industry. He is featured in the September/October 2013 issue and on Mass Transit’s website. Grether, an Over-the-Rhine resident, is responsible for Metro’s involvement in the Cincinnati Streetcar project. He will manage streetcar operations and other functions delineated in an operating agreement between the City of Cincinnati and Metro, which is being developed at this time. Honorees were nominated by their peers and judged on criteria that included job commitment, industry involvement and contribution, achievement in his or her position and innovation in his or her field. Grether is the third Metro employee named to the list since 2010. Cont

Drawings of new Downtown Holiday Inn The first rendering of the new Holiday Inn planned for Downtown at Seventh and Broadway shows a blend of the architectural styles of nearby buildings. For instance, narrow windows echo the Art Deco style of the former Times Star building. The final plan, to be presented to the Cincinnati Planning Commission on Oct. 4, also shows that the hotel, as previously reported in the Enquirer, will have 117 rooms instead of 200. Cont

Learn how Cincinnati's streetcar will create opportunity for development Randy Simes - Owner and managing editor of UrbanCincy.com- Cincinnati Business Courier Cincinnati has moved forward with modifications to its city regulations to allow greater flexibility with regard to the provision of parking, incentivized dense development near streetcar stops, and pursued an agenda under Mayor Mark Mallory (D) that has been focused on making the city more livable and attractive. “Transit Oriented Development is a powerful strategy that can help communities throughout the Cincinnati region encourage new development projects,” Mayor Mallory stated in a prepared release. “It has become clear that there is increasing demand to live near community assets. By making smart transportation decisions, communities provide an incentive to private investment.” One of the principle elements of this agenda has been to make the city more attractive to those who do not own personal automobiles by making the city’s neighborhoods more walkable and better connected to one another through transit. Cont

Pure Romance moving Downtown Written by Cindi Andrews Pure Romance is moving its headquarters to downtown Cincinnati despite being rejected for state tax credits. “It didn’t come down to the government, it came down to being a good fit in the community,” CEO Chris Cicchinelli told The Enquirer exclusively Tuesday morning. “We look forward to playing an active role in the continued resurgence of this region’s urban core and know that Pure Romance professionals will add to the dynamic and exciting growth being enjoyed in downtown Cincinnati,” he said in a statement. The $100 million-plus company was pursued by economic development officials from Kentucky to Florida after the state of Ohio refused to give the company job creation tax credits to move to downtown Cincinnati. Cicchinelli met with Northern Kentucky officials last week about options in Covington, including RiverCenter. It’s not known what incentives Kentucky offered. Cont

That particular billboard, atop the KZF Design building, has seen multiple Apple ads over the past spring/summer.

There is one at the Horseshoe. But I agree, a Starbucks will be the first chain. Perhaps in Mercer Commons?

City releases 24-page streetcar update Cincinnati’s streetcar is scheduled to open for paying riders in just under three years. A new report and update on the $133 million project was released Monday. It came from council’s request, after approving an additional $17.4 million, for more information as the project moves forward. Streetcar monthly report

COAST Chairman Tom Brinkman's latest LTE: COAST money only goes to costs of litigation While The Enquirer is correct in reporting that all funds from COAST’s many legal and electoral victories go exclusively to legal and filing fees, there remains some confusion about the litigation process and recent cases. Neither I nor the Coalition Opposed to Additional Spending and Taxes (COAST) have personally gained from these cases. Let’s make it clear, all awards and settlements are used to defray the cost of litigation, nothing else. Cont

Montgomery Inn Boathouse hosted Moroski's Campaign Kickoff and there are still several of his signs near their entrance. Recently, several Cranley signs have be added. In 2009, they had Brad Wenstrup signs up and hosted his election night results party.

Smitherman also stated this during his hour with Brian Thomas Thursday morning.

Northern Kentucky Convention Center

How do I vote in the primary? Stop by the Hamilton County BOE. Office Hours for Voting In-Person Monday-Friday, August 6th- September 9th, 8am-4pm; Extended Hours: Monday, August 12th, 8am-9pm, and Saturday, September 7th, 8am-noon. Or wait until Election Day, Tuesday September 10th and go to your local polling location.

Jane Prendergast tweet: City: Supreme Court declines to take jurisdiction in parking case

Summer of 93 I saw the Bar-B-Q Mitzvah Tour (Stone Temple Pilots, Butthole Surfers, and Flaming Lips) at Dirt County in Edenton, OH. It was basically farmland.

45202 as well but nothing in today's mail

Two pics from Tuesday & Wednesday and one from today:

Interesting... This was originally supposed to be: Downtown Cincinnati to get upscale sports lounge this last fall

PG was on 55KRC at 8AM and wouldn't commit to Cranley's cancellation plan until he could review all the numbers. Brian Thomas was really pressuring him to say he would support it.

From Cincinnatian's For Progress Facebook Page: Mayor Mallory-Vice Mayor Qualls press conference announcing the construction of the Maintenance Facility. Also, these markings are new since Friday; sidewalk on east side of Elm St. from 12th to Liberty:

Agreed, it's a social media poll. Not sure Sam Malone is on Twitter.

Friday, Mike Moroski/Chris Seelbach created a Survey Monkey poll asking Twitter followers who they were supporting for Cincinnati Council. Poll closed this morning and from Chris Seelbach: Results of our Council Poll. This was not a scientific poll. But hopefully will get more people talking about race:

Dayton, Ky., dreaming big about Manhattan Harbour Vision for riverfront: Single-family homes, high-rise condos, luxury apartments and businesses A waterfront development boasting luxury living is gaining steam as the city of Dayton enters into a new lease for Manhattan Harbour marina. East End-based developer DCI Properties has been moving and filling ground to make way for the long-awaited Manhattan Harbour development, a 73-acre multi-use complex on Dayton’s waterfront. Now, WDG, Waterfront Development Group, also of Cincinnati, has agreed to enhance the city-owned marina just east of the project to create a top-scale destination for residents and visitors. “This is looking promising for Dayton,” City Administrator Dennis Redmond said Wednesday. The city and WDG forged their partnership Aug. 7 for the operation of the marina at 1301 Fourth Ave. and development of 9.6 acres just to its west. WDG has not announced plans for the 9.6 acres yet. Cont

Take a peek inside dunnhumby's new digs Here’s your first look at preliminary plans for the new dunnhumby centre at Fifth and Race streets Downtown. DunnhumbyUSA and 3CDC are making the first public presentation of the exterior renderings for the nine-story building to the city’s Urban Design Review Board, which began meeting at 2 this afternoon. Groundbreaking on dunnhumby centre was held in January, and construction is expected to be finished by January 2015. Cont